Can H-1B visa holders bring their family?

Can H-1B visa holders bring their family?

The H-1B visa holders can bring their family - spouse and children (who are below the age of 21 and are not yet married) to the US by applying for an H-4 Visa. The validity of the H-4 visa is same as the validity of the H-1B visa.

 

Why apply for H-4 Visa?

H-4 visa holders are entitled to certain rights and benefits, some of which are mentioned below: 

 

Study in the USA

The spouse of the H-1B visa holder can attend American colleges and universities to pursue course of their choice while the children can attend schools without a student visa.

 

Work in the USA

The spouse of the H-1B Visa holder can work in any filed and sector of their choice after getting an Employment Authorization Document from the Department of labour.

 

Business in the USA

The spouses of the primary applicants can start a own business of their own by applying for the Form - 1099.

 

Apply for H-1B Visa or Green Card

The H-4 visas are dual intent visas that allows the visa holders to apply for a H-1B visa or a U.S. Green card once they met the eligibility criteria.

 

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Eligibility and requirements for H-4 Visa

• Valid passport
• Primary applicant’s passport
• Copy of the primary applicant’s visa
• Passport size photos
• Application Form DS -160
• Payment receipt
• Copy of H-1B visa holder’s Form I-129 and I-797
• Photocopy of the primary H visa holder visa
• Employment contract of the H-1B Visa holder
• Work experience of the H-1B visa holder
• Tax number and filing information
• Proof of relationship with the H-1B visa holder such as birth or marriage certificate
• Proof of funds to support the dependents

 

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Step-by-step process to apply for H-4 visa

The steps to apply for the H-4 visa are as follows:

Step 1: Check if you are eligible for the H-4 visa 

Step 2: Gather the checklist of documents

Step 3: Submit a completely filled application

Step 4: Pay the required processing fee

Step 5: Schedule and attend an interview.

Step 6: Attend the interview and wait for the status of your visa. 

Step 7: The H-4 visa holders can plan their journey and migrate to the USA

 

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Processing Time for the H-4 Visa

The processing time of the H-4 visa can range from 4 to 9 months.

 

Processing Fee for the H-4 visa

The H-4 visa application cost is $205.

 

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